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Local pharmacies are continuing to struggle with high drug costs and low reimbursement rates.

Local pharmacies are continuing to struggle with high drug costs and low reimbursement rates.

Cashiers Pharmacy echoes prescription cost concerns

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Small and local pharmacies have felt a tightening grip over the years, to the point where many have been forced to close doors or resort to other methods, like retail, to offset the squeeze. Drug costs continue to rise while drug availability can struggle to meet the demand.
Joy Archer said she’s looking forward to retirement, and had many fond memories formed over her 29 years teaching at Highlands School.

Joy Archer said she’s looking forward to retirement, and had many fond memories formed over her 29 years teaching at Highlands School.

Archer names Highlands teacher of the year

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
The 2024 Highlands School Teacher of the Year is Joy Archer, who is stepping down this year. It’s a deserved retirement, as she’s been teaching kids in Highlands for 29 years.
The Highlands Motoring Festival brought classic cars from all over the Eastern United States for a four-day run from June 6-10.

The Highlands Motoring Festival brought classic cars from all over the Eastern United States for a four-day run from June 6-10.

Motoring through the mountains

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 13, 2024
As cars made their way past the covered bridge at The Bascom and down Franklin Road heading for the Cullasaja Gorge the roar was audible.
Sophie Delaney, owner of One Wicker Cheese Co., will host a grand opening for the shop on Friday, June 7.

Sophie Delaney, owner of One Wicker Cheese Co., will host a grand opening for the shop on Friday, June 7.

Local wine and cheese lover opens shop

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
One Wicker Cheese Co. owner Sophie Delaney wants to introduce customers to cheese from all over the country and the world. The inspiration to open the new shop at 539 Main Street came from several of the things she herself enjoys. “I knew I loved bread, cheese and wine,” she said.
CodeWright founder Chad Meadows continued his effort to lead stakeholders through proposed development requirements during a recodification meeting in Cashiers on May 30. Meadows said he is hopeful the changes may be adopted by August.

CodeWright founder Chad Meadows continued his effort to lead stakeholders through proposed development requirements during a recodification meeting in Cashiers on May 30. Meadows said he is hopeful the changes may be adopted by August.

Cashiers recodification back in full swing

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Changes to the Cashiers area development and community character codes are still underway, although CodeWright founder Chad Meadows hopes they will be adopted by August.
CodeWright founder Chad Meadows continued his effort to lead stakeholders through proposed development requirements during a recodification meeting in Cashiers on May 30. Meadows said he is hopeful the changes may be adopted by August.

CodeWright founder Chad Meadows continued his effort to lead stakeholders through proposed development requirements during a recodification meeting in Cashiers on May 30. Meadows said he is hopeful the changes may be adopted by August.

Cashiers recodification back in full swing

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Changes to the Cashiers area development and community character codes are still underway, although CodeWright founder Chad Meadows hopes they will be adopted by August.
The building at 424 Pine Street in town got approved for another zoning change that owners hope will make it easier to move forward with future projects.

The building at 424 Pine Street in town got approved for another zoning change that owners hope will make it easier to move forward with future projects.

Zoning change approved for Pine Holdings

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The Town of Highlands Planning Board approved a zoning change for a prospective development coming to the area at their meeting Tuesday afternoon, May 28.
Highlands graduating class of 2024 tosses their caps at the end of Saturday’s commencement ceremony.

Highlands graduating class of 2024 tosses their caps at the end of Saturday’s commencement ceremony.

Highlands Class of 2024 crosses the stage

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
The Highlands School Class of 2024 has graduated after a ceremony on Saturday morning, May 25, which saw several speakers reflecting on the past four years at the school and what the future could hold. Musician Flynn Morris played the bagpipes to start things off.
Blue Ridge senior Ethan Henson addressed the crowd at graduation.

Blue Ridge senior Ethan Henson addressed the crowd at graduation.

Blue Ridge graduates 24 seniors

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Blue Ridge Early College held their graduation ceremony Thursday, celebrating, remembering, and encouraging 24 graduates.
Summit Charter School graduated 15 seniors on Saturday, May 18.

Summit Charter School graduated 15 seniors on Saturday, May 18.

Summit Charter sends off 15 seniors

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
On Saturday, 15 tassels slid from right to left, indicating the start of new lives for Summit Charter School’s seniors, now graduates. Summit Head Kurt Pusch opened the commencement with high pride for Summit’s third graduating class.